Dear Yuletide Author
Hello Dear Yulegoat!
Thank you so much for writing me a story! Below is more information about my choices for Yuletide! Even if you don't know what it is, the first one is worth checking out, 1) because the band is awesome, and 2) because it would be an easy story to write since -considering it's only one song - the canon is easily learned. ;)
1. She Wants Revenge - She Wants Revenge (self titled album)
I love how every song tells a story. I especially love 'Tear You Apart' because I feel like it comes in on the climax of a young love story, right before the two get together and describes perfectly all the butterflies one has at that moment. I would love to hear the story of these two, and I have always thought that the song She Will Always Be A Broken Girl (on their second album, 'This Is Forever') could be the prequel (aka the girl's pov). I love them both to pieces and would love a story about either TYA or both. :)
2. The Bronze Horseman by Paullina Simons
I started reading these books last year on the recommendation of a fellow Yuletider. From the first page I was hooked! The story is so gripping, and I love absolutely everything about Tatiana and Alexander up until the 3rd book. I don't want to spoil anything if you haven't read that far, but I believe that Alexander ends up so far OOC that I'm not sure I can forgive the author! A side story from book 1 or 2, or something between the two would be great. I love resolved angst, which is probably why I liked the series! ;) Still, I am sure I'd love anything. There is so much room to be creative!
3. The Other Boleyn Girl by Philippa Gregory
I love love LOVE this book. I also love, love LOVE Anne. Everything about her. I am obsessed with her. I find her fascinating and clever and really just amazing. I would love to read something about her scheming, either in a moment of desperation for her future - possibly after Henry Percy when she decides to set her sights on Henry VIII? - Or scheming against others, or anything really. If you don't like Anne, or if you want to make me reallllly happy, add some George/Francis in the story!
4. Charles Lenox series by Charles Finch
Honestly? I'd love to see some slash in this. Graham, Dallington, even Lenox himself. This is NOT a requirement, just a passing fancy I had. I am not a fan of Lady Jane mostly because I don't think the author does a great job fleshing her out as a character. We know Lenox adores her, but I'm not really sure why? I really do have a fondness for Lenox himself; he's just so endearing! I'd like to see him do just about anything. Also, bonus points for Toto.
On Yuletide morn I WILL MOST LIKELY BE AFK. It is possible I will be so all the way until the reveal. I will be abroad without my computer, so I do not know if I will be able to read my present right away. Please do not despair! I promise to read it as soon as I get back (and am over my jetlag and can appreciate it properly). You and your story are wonderful, I am sure!
Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU!!!
P.S. If you want to learn more about me and my tastes you can visit my personal LJ (this is my fic journal). My LJ itself is locked, but you can see some things on my profile. I would imagine that my AO3 page is also pretty telling as to my preferences.
Thank you so much for writing me a story! Below is more information about my choices for Yuletide! Even if you don't know what it is, the first one is worth checking out, 1) because the band is awesome, and 2) because it would be an easy story to write since -considering it's only one song - the canon is easily learned. ;)
1. She Wants Revenge - She Wants Revenge (self titled album)
I love how every song tells a story. I especially love 'Tear You Apart' because I feel like it comes in on the climax of a young love story, right before the two get together and describes perfectly all the butterflies one has at that moment. I would love to hear the story of these two, and I have always thought that the song She Will Always Be A Broken Girl (on their second album, 'This Is Forever') could be the prequel (aka the girl's pov). I love them both to pieces and would love a story about either TYA or both. :)
2. The Bronze Horseman by Paullina Simons
I started reading these books last year on the recommendation of a fellow Yuletider. From the first page I was hooked! The story is so gripping, and I love absolutely everything about Tatiana and Alexander up until the 3rd book. I don't want to spoil anything if you haven't read that far, but I believe that Alexander ends up so far OOC that I'm not sure I can forgive the author! A side story from book 1 or 2, or something between the two would be great. I love resolved angst, which is probably why I liked the series! ;) Still, I am sure I'd love anything. There is so much room to be creative!
3. The Other Boleyn Girl by Philippa Gregory
I love love LOVE this book. I also love, love LOVE Anne. Everything about her. I am obsessed with her. I find her fascinating and clever and really just amazing. I would love to read something about her scheming, either in a moment of desperation for her future - possibly after Henry Percy when she decides to set her sights on Henry VIII? - Or scheming against others, or anything really. If you don't like Anne, or if you want to make me reallllly happy, add some George/Francis in the story!
4. Charles Lenox series by Charles Finch
Honestly? I'd love to see some slash in this. Graham, Dallington, even Lenox himself. This is NOT a requirement, just a passing fancy I had. I am not a fan of Lady Jane mostly because I don't think the author does a great job fleshing her out as a character. We know Lenox adores her, but I'm not really sure why? I really do have a fondness for Lenox himself; he's just so endearing! I'd like to see him do just about anything. Also, bonus points for Toto.
On Yuletide morn I WILL MOST LIKELY BE AFK. It is possible I will be so all the way until the reveal. I will be abroad without my computer, so I do not know if I will be able to read my present right away. Please do not despair! I promise to read it as soon as I get back (and am over my jetlag and can appreciate it properly). You and your story are wonderful, I am sure!
Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU!!!
P.S. If you want to learn more about me and my tastes you can visit my personal LJ (this is my fic journal). My LJ itself is locked, but you can see some things on my profile. I would imagine that my AO3 page is also pretty telling as to my preferences.